Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Microsystems and Solid State Technologies EMFT jointly invite applications for the position of

Full Professor in »Micro- and Nanosystems Technology«

in combination with

Head of the Department »Silicon Technologies und Devices«
at Fraunhofer EMFT

to begin in winter semester 2018/19. The position is a tenured W3 position.

Scientific environment

The professorship belongs to the TUM Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Together with further professorships it shall build up a focus area for Sensors and Sensor Systems and strengthen TUM's expertise in this field. In cooperation with Fraunhofer EMFT a research focus shall be layed on the interface between newly developed sensors, sensor concepts and systems integration on the one hand as well as the subsequent industrial production process on the other hand.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include research and teaching as well as the promotion of early-career scientists. We seek to appoint an expert in the research area of Micro- and Nanosystems Technology with a focus on silicon technology and process integration as well as sensor design and integration. The teaching load includes courses in the university's bachelor and master programs.
As department head at Fraunhofer EMFT you will be responsible for research and development as well as technology transfer, and additionally for research strategy, project acquisition and management as well as human resource management.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with high international reputation who has demonstrated an outstanding academic record and an internationally recognized research program. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification as well as pedagogical aptitude, including the ability to teach in English, are also prerequisites. Substantial research experience abroad is expected.
You possess long-term leadership experience in interdisciplinary research groups, experience in strategic planning, acquisition and implementation of national and international research and development projects in different business areas as well as expertise in the efficiency-enhancement of development processes and in technology exploitation. Professional experience in industries as well as international research experience are an advantage.

Our Offer

TUM and Fraunhofer EMFT provide excellent working conditions in a lively scientific community, embedded in the vibrant research environment of the Greater Munich Area. You will be offered multifaceted projects with high practical relevance and substantial freedom in decision-making regarding research as well as attractive and performance-based salary conditions and additional social benefits. Alongside with your appointment as Full Professor at TUM you will be on leave at EMFT, in order to assume your position as department head.
TUM and Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft both pursue a family-friendly human resource policy and therefore offer their personnel flexible work-hours as well as support regarding the compatibility of career and private life. The TUM Munich Dual Career Office (MDCO) provides tailored career consulting to the partners of newly appointed professors. MDCO gives assistance for relocation and integration of new professors, their partners and accompanying family members.

Your Application

TUM and Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft are equal opportunity employers. As such, we explicitly encourage applications from women. Applications from disabled persons with essentially the same qualifications will be given preference.
Application documents should be presented in accordance with TUM's application guidelines for professors. These guidelines and detailed information about the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System are available on http://www.tum.de/faculty-recruiting.

Please send your application no later than March 1st, 2018 to the Dean of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Prof. Wolfgang Utschick, Email: dekanat@ei.tum.de.